Compiling a list of 50 favorite TV shows was hard enough as there are a few I had to leave off (see: Honorable Mentions). This list encompasses the shows that have become not only a staple of childhood nostalgia or generate genuine enthusiasm, but are shows that have great replay value.
Also of note: miniseries had to be taken out. If included. Tom Hanks & Spielberg's WWII drama Band of Brothers surely would have been in the top 20.
Also of note: miniseries had to be taken out. If included. Tom Hanks & Spielberg's WWII drama Band of Brothers surely would have been in the top 20.
THE BIG TEN
(2002-2008)
Creator: David Simon
(2004-2010)
Creators: Damen Lindelof, Carlton Cuse
(2007-2013)
Creator: Vince Gilligan
(1959-1964)
Creator: Rod Serling
(1989- )
Creator: Matt Groening
(1999- 2007)
Creator: David Chase
(2014- )
Creators: Nic Pizzolato
(1983- 2002)
Creator: Chris Carter
(1988-1999)
Creator: Joel Hodgson
11- 50
11. Twin Peaks (1990- 1991) (David Lynch, Mark Frost)
11. Twin Peaks (1990- 1991) (David Lynch, Mark Frost)
12. The Wonder Years (1988- 1993) (Neal Marlens, Carol Black)
14. Freaks & Geeks (1998- 1999) (Paul Feig)
14. Six Feet Under (2001- 2005) (Alan Ball)
15. Fargo (2014- ) (
15. Fargo (2014- ) (
16. Saturday Night Live (1975- ) (Lorne Michaels)
17. Tales From the Crypt (1989- 1996) (William Gaines)
13. Chappelle's Show (2003- 2006) (Dave Chappelle)
18. Oz (1997- 2003) (Tom Fontana)
13. Chappelle's Show (2003- 2006) (Dave Chappelle)
18. Oz (1997- 2003) (Tom Fontana)
19. Kids In the Hall (1988- 1995) (Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin MacDonald, Mark McKinney, Scott Thompson)
20. Louie (2010- ) (Louis C.K.)
21. Tim and Eric Awesome Show (2007- 2010) (Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim)
22. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2002- ) (Larry David)
23. Spaced (1999- 2000) (Edgar Wright)
24. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969- 1974) (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin)
25. Arrested Development (2003- ) (Mitchell Hurwitz)
26. Hannibal (2013- ) (Bryan Fuller)
27. Batman: The Animated Series (1993-1995) (Bob Kane, Bill Finger)
25. Arrested Development (2003- ) (Mitchell Hurwitz)
26. Hannibal (2013- ) (Bryan Fuller)
27. Batman: The Animated Series (1993-1995) (Bob Kane, Bill Finger)
28. Boardwalk Empire (2010- 2014) (Terence Winter)
29. The Colbert Report (2005- ) (Stephen Colbert)
30. South Park (1997- ) (Trey Parker, Matt Stone)
30. South Park (1997- ) (Trey Parker, Matt Stone)
31. The State (1993- 1995)
32. Monday Night Raw (1993- Present (only up through 2002))
32. Monday Night Raw (1993- Present (only up through 2002))
33. Masters of Horror (2005- 2007) (Mick Garris)
34. Mr. Show (1995- 1998) (Bob Odenkirk , David Cross)
35. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1991- 2000) (D.J. McHale)
36. Looney Tunes (1930- 1969)
37. The Outer Limits (1963- 1965) (Leslie Stevens)
38. Most Evil (2006- 2008)
38. Most Evil (2006- 2008)
39. Amazing Stories (1985- 1987) (Steven Spielberg)
40. Mad Men (2007- 2014) (Matthew Weiner)
41. House of Cards (2013- ) (Beau Willimon)
42. The Adventures of Pete and Pete (1993- 1996) (Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi)
43. Party Down (2009- 2010) (John Enbon, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, Paul Rudd)
44. The Office (2005- 2013) (Greg Daniels)
45. Key and Peele (2012- ) (Keegan- Michael Key, Jordan Peele)
46. Miami Vice (1984- 1989) (Anthony Yerkovich)
46. Miami Vice (1984- 1989) (Anthony Yerkovich)
47. Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000- ) (Dave Willis, Matt Maiellero)
48. Quantum Leap (1989- 1993) (Donald P. Bellisario)
49. Tales From the Darkside (1984- 1988) (George A. Romero)
50. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (1996- ) (Madeleine Smithberg, Lizzy Winstead)
HONORABLE MENTION
Headbanger's Ball (1988- )
I Love the 80s/I Love the 90s
Doug
HONORABLE MENTION
Headbanger's Ball (1988- )
I Love the 80s/I Love the 90s
Doug
